Collections Registrar

Collections Registrar, £34,500 per annum, Full time, permanent

About us:

The National Portrait Gallery houses a unique collection of all forms of portraiture of the people who have made or are currently contributing to British history and culture; the collection is the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. With around 2 million visitors each year prior to temporary closure for the Inspiring People project and a strong national and international presence through touring exhibitions and special projects, the Gallery is one of the country’s most important and popular galleries.

The role:

We are recruiting for a motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Collections Registrar.

The post holder will lead and manage all day-to-day registrarial procedures relating to the acquisition of new works and loans entering into the Primary Collection.

The post-holder also has responsibility for managing, planning and overseeing all aspects of day-to-day Primary Collection move logistics to and from stores or within buildings.

Once the Gallery has re-opened, the post-holder will co-ordinate and be responsible for the ongoing logistical management of the Gallery’s on-site changing displays programme, working with other key stakeholders and teams as appropriate.

Key Skills and Criteria:

The successful applicant will need to be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as art history.

• It is fundamental that they have experience of working in an Exhibitions, Collections or Registrars department within another museum or heritage institution. As such, they will have experience and knowledge of preparing and managing fine art or museum objects for acquisition, installation, de-installation, transport and storage.
• The post holder will also be handling a range of public enquiries and key projects, it is therefore vital that they have excellent communication skills and are able to communicate information clearly and concisely to specialists and non-specialists across all levels within the Gallery and externally.
• The role is busy and varied so it is important that the post holder has strong organisational and scheduling skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and co-ordinate a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines. Whilst ensuring meticulous attention to detail.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am on 26 May 2023. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Interviews will take place on w/c 7th/8thJune 2023 on Microsoft Teams.

Gallery Benefits:

• Membership of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS)
• 27 days annual leave allowance (in addition to bank holidays)
• Birthday day off
• Interest free season ticket and bicycle loans
• Rental deposit scheme
• Membership of the Civil Service Sports & Leisure club
• Access to independent, low cost healthcare schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Free entry to many UK museums, galleries and exhibitions
• Staff discounts on purchases in online shop
• Professional & personal development opportunities

We are committed to the employment and development of disabled people. We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for this post. To be invited to interview/assessment, you must show in your supporting statement that you meet the minimum criteria for the role, across all essential criteria. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments at interview, and, if you join us, to your work arrangements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £34,500.00 per year

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2023